Lost Harbor - atlantis-mission

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:15:02

BEGIN SIM

:: in dress uniform in holodeck one, watching the crew file out while she dwells for a moment on the eulogy she gave ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:16:39

:: makes eye contact with Kate as she's filing out, and understanding passes silently between them ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:17:00

:: walks stiffly near the back of the crowd, happy to distract himself from the tragedy by concentrating on every step he takes ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:17:01

:: walking out of the holodeck, shaking his head, but that was a really beautiful service, at least ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:17:06

:: stoically attempting to hold back her tears until she's in private, but swiping away the ones that escape ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:17:23

:: dips her head to Emily as they hold that eye contact for a moment ::

CTO Cpt Grey 20-Apr-2022 21:17:36

:: is in full dress, hair tied back neatly as she exits the holodeck, giving the Captain a nod before making her way towards the lift that would take her down to the Marine-Security shared space, knowing protocols have to be activated and updated in lieu of the current situations ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:18:02

:: sits on the floor of the holodeck a moment, mulling over the loss of their valued officer. Finally getting up, she begins to make her way to the exit, still thinking but looking at the faces of her crew ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:18:14

:: ducks out while trying not to give off an air of urgency, but she wants to be out of that room, and so she is ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:19:09

:: makes her way up to where Kate is, somehow barely managing to hold it together ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:19:46

:: makes her way down the hall, not looking up at anyone as she tries to hold the tears in ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:20:01

:: hugs her wife as she comes into hugging range ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:20:09

:: wishes he knew someone—anyone—onboard Atlantis a little better, for mutual support ::

:: tries not to think about himself, just keeps managing his way out of the holodeck ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:20:34

:: heads to his quarters to change, figuring to shed the fancy uniform before returning to duty ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:21:01

:: steps into her quarters, checks that the door behind her has closed, and bursts into tears ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:21:02

:: is hugged, and the dam breaks; she buries her face in Kate's shoulder to muffle the sobs ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:21:42

:: passes Harper and Wright, ears flattened back against her head, her head lowered with mourning and understanding ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:21:48

:: just holds Lexy as they both cry, though her tears are a slow leak at this point rather than sobs ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:21:59

:: looks toward Harper and Wright, bows his head ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:22:19

:: sits on her bed, then falls back to lay down, letting it all out the way she didn't want to in front of other people ::

NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 20-Apr-2022 21:22:33

:: sitting at the helm, covering for Zorro during the service since she didn't know D'Bryn personally ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:23:06

:: makes his way to the corridor, leans against the wall, giving his legs a break—and waiting for the commodore ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:23:08

:: changes back to his regular uniform and heads to the bridge ::

MED2 LtJG Jasper 20-Apr-2022 21:23:27

:: is also not present, having been doing research in the labs, but he knows his wife, and knows she’ll be in the depths of the ship with her Marines and Security Officers ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:24:12

:: as he rides the TL to the bridge, he thinks to open a special bottle of rioja for Zoë after duty ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:24:17

:: attempts to pull herself together with a brave sniffle ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:24:50

:: slowly pulls herself back together, but spends another few minutes just laying there, thinking ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:24:56

:: pulls back a little and dries Lexy's face, then her own, with her crying hanky ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:26:07

:: gives a weak smile of gratitude to her wife, embarrassed by her own display of emotion in public :: Kate: Oh... I got your sleeve wet. :: pats at it ineffectually ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:26:36

:: smiles a little :: Lexy: Good thing we get to change before returning to duty.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:27:21

:: makes her way into the corridor, spotting Leirone, and remembers being briefed about his taking over. She pulls to the side of the corridor to make room for passersby, her head now up to its normal height for one befitting her rank :: CEO: Commander.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:27:50

:: wonders how many early deaths Sarreon has caused, hopes the son of a bitch can finally be brought to justice ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:28:00

:: steps out onto the bridge and crosses to the helm, giving Jester a melancholy smile :: NAV2: Hola.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:28:32

XO: :: nods :: Commander. You look like you're doing a lot better than when I last saw you in sickbay.

NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 20-Apr-2022 21:28:51

:: looks up at Zorro in surprise :: NAV: Oh? You can take more time, if you need it.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:29:35

:: smiles :: CEO: Yes, I'm feeling much better. Doctor Acacia's team and their healing capabilities are unmatched. How are you holding up?

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:29:43

:: sits up and gets to work weaving her curls into her familiar duty braids, this time crossing two braids over the top to indicate mourning ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:29:46

NAV2: Thanks, but I think I'd rather be working right now. That said, you're welcome to keep the helm if you want it. I can go bother the deck gang some more.

NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 20-Apr-2022 21:30:43

NAV: Whatever you need. You tell me. :: her voice is uncharacteristically tender ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:30:48

XO: Glad to hear. I'm upright, which is saying a lot. Still feels shaky, stiff—like my legs are running on a long-outdated operating system.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:31:49

Lexy: Come on, let's go get changed. There is work to do. :: gestures toward the arch ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:32:23

:: catches that in Jester's voice and smiles :: NAV2: I'll take it from here, then, and see you after shift?

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:32:26

:: changes out of the dress uniform and back into a regular blueshirt look, then dons her style of the CMO blue overcoat. She looks at herself in the mirror, making sure she doesn’t look too splotchy ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:32:31

:: nods tearfully and heads toward the arch, eager to let out her emotions in private ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:32:31

:: frowns, puzzled a little by Leirone's comparison, but thinks she understands in the end :: CEO: I'm sure you're be feeling better with time. If not, make sure to see Sickbay.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:33:08

XO: I shall. I hope you get back to a hundred percent as soon as possible.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:33:39

:: she and Lexy are the last two out, but she leaves the holodeck running, as is custom with a memorial service ::

NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 20-Apr-2022 21:33:41

:: logs out of the helm and stands, offering him the seat she just vacated :: NAV: Indeed. You know where to find me.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:34:05

:: sees Harper emerge, gives Kuari a polite smile, then calls out ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:34:10

:: takes the helm :: NAV2: Thanks, Jester.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:34:16

CO: Commodore? A brief word, if you have a moment?

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:34:39

:: looks over to Leirone as he addresses her :: CEO: Yes, Commander?

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:34:40

:: keeps leaning on the wall, wanting to give his legs as much of a break as possible before continuing on ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:35:14

:: looks at the new CEO when he speaks, then steps away from Kate with a gesture indicating that she'll head home alone ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:35:17

:: finally satisfied, she exits her quarters and heads for the turbolift ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:35:29

:: nods to Lexy ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:36:00

CO: We can discuss the details another time, as this is a little...inopportune. But I just wanted to offer my assistance onboard, if I'm able. You've lost your Chief Engineer, which so happened to be my position on the ship I no longer have.

CO: Not to appear cavalier.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:36:41

CEO: I appreciate that, Commander. As I mentioned to you in sickbay, I will need you to be Chief on two ships for a while, though some additional staff is on the way.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:36:44

:: smiles again, Leirone's humanity showing through rank appreciated. She opens her mouth to speak, but defers to his interest in Harper, and moves to sit by Wright, watching ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:37:06

CEO: That is, assuming that you remember how a Sovereign-class works? :: tries to inject a little levity to the situation ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:37:45

CO: Yes, I remember vague clouds of that conversation. My apologies. The pain and medication were affecting me.

CO: I do, I believe. Though I haven't been around one since before you got yourselves a QSD.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:38:30

:: peers at Wright's face as she walks off, wanting to follow, but stays, thinking she perhaps wants to be alone ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:39:47

CEO: I think you can figure that part out. :: offers a hand :: Welcome to the crew, Chief.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:40:03

:: walks more rapidly once she's out of sight, and makes it to the Turbolift. :: Computer: Deck 8. :: her voice shaky ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:40:27

:: takes Harper's hand :: CO: Thank you, Commodore. I'll do everything I can. :: sighs :: Not the way I imagined returning to this ship.

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:40:31

:: as usual, he checks to see if anything needs to be adjusted, but as usual, after Jester has the helm, everything is precisely correct ::

NAV2 Cpt Suzuki 20-Apr-2022 21:41:32

:: seeing that everything is in order, heads for the bridge turbolift down to her quarters ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:41:59

:: arrives in Sickbay and checks that everything is getting done, reviewing the paperwork from the Meridian cleanup effort ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:42:00

:: shakes his hand :: CEO: Well, despite that, we are fortunate to have someone of your experience here to take over. Take over in engineering, then finish coordinating the effort to get the Meridian running again.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:42:41

:: turns to Harper and Leirone, their conversation not quiet enough for her to hear, and ponders the engineer's new position, how daunting it must be ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:42:44

CO: Aye, Commodore. I'll get down there as soon as I can. Granted there's somewhere to sit. :: dry smile ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:43:20

:: returns the smile as she lets his hand go :: CEO: I think we can manage that.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:43:21

:: finally arrives at their quarters and dives face-down on the couch to cry into a pillow ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:44:45

:: pulls away from the wall :: CO: Thank you for your time, Commodore. I'll be in Main Engineering if you need me.

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:44:49

:: sits down in her office to finalize some paperwork ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:45:22

:: nods to Leirone :: CEO: And thank you, Commander. :: turns to Kuari ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:45:39

:: makes a note to bring that bottle of rioja with him to Jester's after duty shift - why drink it alone? ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:45:42

:: stiffly makes his way to the TL down the corridor ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:46:22

:: offers an expression of sympathy, knowing the difficulty of losing one under your command ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:46:32

:: after a few minutes, the sobbing dies down and she realizes that Anna has curled up on her back and is purring in a very comforting way ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:47:38

:: smiles at Kuari, grateful to see her out of sickbay :: XO: It's so good to see you on your feet again, my friend.

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:49:01

:: gets up and replicates herself a nice spiced coffee to take the edge off ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:49:08

:: smiles, raising her head in a show of strength :: CO: Takes more than an exploding ship to keep me down.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:49:21

:: steps into the TL:: TL: Main Engineering. :: is grateful that the computer responds to those commands, because he forgets which deck the old stomping grounds are on ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:49:24

:: taps out a quick message to Emily to check in and see how she's holding up ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:50:09

XO: Oh, I know it. :: her smile fades as her expression gradually becomes more serious :: I have a job for you.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:50:20

:: is flooded with memories from all those years ago ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:50:41

:: sits back down and looks at her message notification, tilting her head. Doc’s concern makes her smile. She responds with a picture of her spiced coffee next to her hand making the OK sign ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:50:50

:: lets her smile fade at the unknown, but gives Harper her full attention ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:50:52

:: while she has the place to herself and is trapped under a cat, takes the uncommon opportunity to record a personal log with all of her thoughts about D'Bryn and those lost on the Meridian and drifting into musings on how short and fragile life is ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:51:18

XO: It may take you a little out of your comfort zone, but I believe that you are ready. Kuari, I need you to take command of the Meridian.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:51:23

:: narrowly avoiding getting blinded in a freak accident, briefly dating Nicole Weis, meeting Emari when she transferred here as a wet-behind-the-ears second lieutenant ::

:: all those drinks with Adam Drake ::

:: remembers how much this ship felt like it could be the rest of his Starfleet career; Strange how fast things change. ::

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 21:52:43

:: smirks when he gets the reply ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:53:23

:: goes back into the paperwork with a bit better of an attitude. Maybe not a smile, but less of a frown ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:53:27

:: is surprised, but doesn't know why she should be. If she were in Harper's place, the executive officer would be the obvious choice in such a situation, assuming it's temporary. She had never taken command of a ship that was not Atlantis, but certainly she could make do. CO: A temporary assignment, yes? I will do what is needed.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:53:58

:: exits the TL onto Main Engineering, shambles his way toward a group of engineers ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:54:14

XO: Yes, at least until replacement crew arrives. Some will come with the reinforcements, but I don't think there is a Captain among them. We will use as much of Atlantis's crew as we can spare to staff Meridian.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:54:24

Engineers> :: notice Leirone, turn, stand at the ready :: Davis> Commander.

CTO Cpt Grey 20-Apr-2022 21:55:01

:: is currently in a meeting with the other Marine and Security officers, mapping out their plan of attack, with the entire marine area under lockdown. No one was permitted in currently, with so many active stations and different things pulled up. ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:55:58

:: nods, her mind whirling with the implications of her new duties, knowing she wouldn't be staffing the ship alone :: CO: I will need a crew then. Who shall we spare?

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:56:16

:: wraps up her personal log, thinks for a moment, then records an order for all of the Operations crew under her command that helped clean up the horrors on the Meridian to attend mandatory counseling ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:56:47

XO: Take Lt. Commander T'Lira as your XO. I think she's ready for that responsibility.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:56:49

Engineers: I know this isn't easy. I know how strange it can be with a routine transfer, so I can imagine how... how jarring this must be, given the circumstances. I've just now finalized joining the crew. Though it will be on an interim basis, I want you to know that I will devote everything I can to making this ship, and this department, run the best it can.

Davis> :: bows his head :: Other Engineers> :: nod slowly, mumble Ayes and the like ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 21:58:02

:: nods some more :: CO: Good choice. And Leirone will be in charge of repairs. I don't envy his job.

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 21:58:05

:: sees Wright’s mandatory counseling order come through, realizes she had yet to do so and thus ammends the order to apply to all crew who were on the Meridian, and puts the order through the medical system promptly so that everyone will be notified of their appointment times ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:59:06

Engineers: We have a tough road ahead of us. Not only do we need to shore up things on our end, but we're going to split our crew to requisition the Meridian and use it in the coming mission. I don't know this crew at all, so I'd like to ask for a volunteer to assist me in dividing our team to be as efficient on both ships as possible.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 21:59:06

:: nods in approval as she sees Emily's amendment to her order ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:59:31

Davis> :: clears his throat :: I'll help you, sir.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 21:59:34

:: shakes her head :: XO: Me neither. I think Lt. Herschel can handle Ops over there, and take Navarro for helm.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 21:59:42

Davis: Thank you. What's your name, Ensign?

Davis> Davis, sir. Connor Davis.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:00:08

XO: Given the complexity of tactical on a Prometheus during multi-vector attack mode, take Captain Grey as well.

CTO Cpt Grey 20-Apr-2022 22:01:17

:: notices her PADD buzz with a new message, and excuses herself to glance over the message. An appointment for therapy, alright then. ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:01:32

Davis: Alright, Mr. Davis. Why don't you and I... :: winces, shifts, grunts softly :: ...Why don't you and I find a place to sit down and start hashing this out. The rest of you, in the meantime, let's get Atlantis's systems back up to where they were before that monster sabotaged us. And please, feel free to come to me with any concerns.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:01:43

:: sets her PADD back down on the coffee table where she found it and lovingly extracts herself from the cat, shedding her dress uniform and giving herself the luxury of a hot water shower ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:01:58

CO: All right, but does this mean you're planning to take the Meridian into battle?

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:02:22

:: sips her spiced coffee and finishes all the paperwork she can handle, so many dead officers... ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:02:34

XO: We may need to, yes. Take the medical staff that Dr. Acacia can spare.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:02:58

Engineers> :: variety of ayes and yes sirs ::

Davis> :: leads Jack to a console with a nearby chair ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:03:32

:: swallows nervously, but nods dutifully :: CO: Anything else?

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:03:42

Davis: Thanks, Davis.

Davis> No sweat, sir.

:: smiles at the casual old-fashioned vernacular ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:04:24

XO: No, my friend. :: places a hand on her shoulder and smiles :: I look forward to seeing you shine.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:04:52

:: dips her head :: CO: I'll try not to let you down.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:05:46

XO: You never do. :: nods and walks away ::

:: makes her way back to her quarters ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:07:34

:: sits to one side of the corridor for a moment, lost in thought, then begins moving, as there's no time to waste :: Computer, where is Commander T'Lira?

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:07:53

Davis: Did you know Lieutenant D'bryn well?

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:08:00

:: stands under the hot shower in the steam-filled room, lost in her own thoughts ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:08:16

:: enters her quarters and hears the shower running ::

ENG Ens Davis 20-Apr-2022 22:08:16

:: was not prepared for that question :: CEO: Uhh... I...

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:08:48

Davis: It's okay, Davis. I was just curious.

CAG LCdr T’Lira 20-Apr-2022 22:09:25

:: has chosen to check on the fighters in the launch bay after the service, preferring to stay busy to ensure that there are no more services to be held ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:09:46

:: steps into the bedroom and begins to shed the dress uniform ::

ENG Ens Davis 20-Apr-2022 22:10:00

CEO: We didn't associate much off-duty, but... She was... :: sighs :: I enjoyed working with her.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:10:40

:: goes where the computer tells her, thinking of D'bryn on the way, and trots into the Assault Bay ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:11:24

Davis: I did too, for the brief time I did. :: sees Davis's questioning expression :: Her first assignment was on the Meridian. Strange how circular life can be sometimes, huh.

CTO Cpt Grey 20-Apr-2022 22:11:25

:: has also chosen to change out of her dress uniform in the locker rooms, and now is back in standard wear and looking over slowed-down security footage as other marines and security officers searched through records and history logs for information on this Sarreon. ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:11:32

:: gets up and recycles her coffee cup, then does a round through Sickbay checking on her various teams ::

ENG Ens Davis 20-Apr-2022 22:12:08

CEO: Yeah. She must have been special, to make an impression on you.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:13:32

:: spots T'Lira and approaches :: CAG: Lieutenant Commander T'Lira.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:13:56

:: noting that the shower is still running when she finishes undressing, she goes into the bathroom and speaks :: Lexy: Care for some company?

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:14:00

:: juts a contemplative lip :: Davis: Everyone tends to make an impression. It's not always good, not always bad, not always dynamic. Sometimes it's just a moment, a fleeting interaction. We often forget how special something so small can be.

ENG Ens Davis 20-Apr-2022 22:14:10

:: nods quietly ::

CAG LCdr T’Lira 20-Apr-2022 22:14:34

:: looks up from the report she is reviewing :: XO: Commander Kuari. How can I be of assistance? :: cannot think of any other reason one might find a command level officer in the launch bay ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:14:38

:: lets out a small scream, startled out of her melancholy reverie by Kate's voice ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:15:29

:: grins slightly, having known there was no way not to startle someone in the shower ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:15:57

Kate: I was almost done. But you can come in if you like.

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:16:17

:: comes out of reverie :: Davis: Alright, Davis, let's take a gander at this crew.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:16:37

:: steps into the shower with her wife, immediately getting under the cascade of hot water :: Lexy: Are you alright, love?

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:17:57

:: looks at the floor, thinking, then quietly replies :: Kate: No. Are you?

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:18:00

:: looks briefly at the fighters resting in the bay, then meets T'Lira's eyes :: CAG: I'm to take command of the USS Meridian. I need an executive officer. I believe you to be the most appropriate for the position.

CAG LCdr T’Lira 20-Apr-2022 22:19:03

:: if she were not a Vulcan, she may very well have dropped the PADD she was holding. Fortunately, she is Vulcan, and does not drop the PADD :: XO: I... I am honored, Commander. :: as she is Vulcan, the uncertainty does not show and is certainly not felt ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:19:06

:: shakes her head as she wets her hair :: Lexy: No, but I have to pretend otherwise.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:19:35

:: nods solemnly, understanding but not liking it ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:20:53

:: scrubs at her face since she's been crying :: Lexy: I... I did not tell you, but the morning after, I... well, I broke down in the holodeck. Zoë was supposed to meet me there for a run, and realizing that was all I could take.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:21:06

:: picks up on the Vulcan's slight hesitation, but it doesn't necessarily show any sort of surprise, as she is Vulcan, but can't help but offer a smile if not for her own sake :: CAG: We'll be in this together. This is new to me, commanding a different ship, but command is command, really. Can I count on you?

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 22:21:17

:: gets down to the minutiae of organizing two engineering teams out of one ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:22:03

:: blinks, unsure what the appropriate response is to that, then eventually pulls Kate into a wordless hug ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:22:40

:: checks in with the medical teams. Nurse Flowers asks about the therapy appointments going out, and she gently explains :: Flowers: It was essentially a warzone. We do it for that, too.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:22:53

:: gratefully returns the hug ::

:: speaks up after a few long moments :: Lexy: Coach showed up and helped, like always. :: chuckles, despite herself ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:25:04

:: also chuckles, softly :: Kate: I'm glad. It's important to have people you can count on.

CAG LCdr T’Lira 20-Apr-2022 22:25:40

XO: Yes. I will do all within my power to fulfill this role, and mission.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:26:09

:: pulls back slightly and smiles at her wife :: Lexy: Yes, it is.

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:26:34

:: checks in with her doctors, and expresses sympathy when the consensus is they're all tired ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:26:59

:: nods :: CAG: Begin preparations immediately. I'll have a list of preliminary duties as soon as I've...come up with some. Right now, I've got some more crew to find.

CAG LCdr T’Lira 20-Apr-2022 22:27:49

XO: Of course, sir. :: flicks the display over on her PADD to a new file, ready to get to work ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:28:03

:: smiles back and absentmindedly reaches up to brush wet clinging locks away from Kate's face :: Kate: I'll get out and let you finish up.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:28:24

:: nods and trots off, traveling through the ship to find her next target ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:28:44

:: replicates herself another coffee and sits back down in her office, this time for a proper break as all seems to be moving smoothly ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:29:47

:: cups Lexy's chin in her hand and places a soft kiss on her lips :: Lexy: I love you. You are always supporting me. If you need me, I am here for you, too.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:30:01

:: trots into Sickbay, heading right for the office ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:30:32

:: looks up as Kuari enters, setting her coffee down and folding her hands on her desk :: XO: Commander! How can I help you?

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:32:01

:: blushes, how is it that Kate can still make her blush? :: Kate: We make a good team.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:32:22

:: smiles at Acacia's greeting and sits opposite her desk on the floor :: CMO: Hello, Doctor. I'm taking command of the USS Meridian and I will need medical staff. I'll leave it up to you to choose the number appropriate for a Prometheus class Sickbay considering what you have to spare.

MED2 LtJG Jasper 20-Apr-2022 22:33:09

:: he glances up at Kuari’s appearance, before turning back to his work :;

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:34:12

:: smiles back, happy to see Kuari getting her own command :: XO: Of course. I will select a temporary staff and brief them for you. How about Sanjit Straynj for your CMO?

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:34:16

Lexy: Yes, we do. :: wonders about dropping this news on her now, but the segue is right there :: And it is good that we do... Kuari is taking command of the Meridian, making you Acting XO while she is gone.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:35:27

:: nods :: CMO: That sounds fine. Thank you.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:36:03

:: her loving gaze shifts rapidly to wide-eyed shock, then to deer-in-the-headlights ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:36:25

:: nods, making a note :: XO: Alright, and when should your staff report?

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:36:59

Lexy: Hey. Hey. You can do this, Rosie.

:: maintains eye contact ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:38:00

:: forces herself to take a deep breath and attempts to shake herself out of it ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:38:56

Lexy: I know that you can.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:39:28

:: takes another shaky breath :: Kate: I... I can do this.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:39:46

:: hugs her again :: Lexy: Damn right you can.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:41:33

:: thinks a moment :: CMO: Oh-six-hundred, Transporter Room One.

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:41:59

:: makes another note :: XO: Sounds good. And good luck on your command!

NAV Lt Navarro 20-Apr-2022 22:42:46

:: smirks as he just now notices that he has the bridge ::

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:43:04

:: gets up to leave, offering Acacia a forced smile :: CMO: Thanks...it should be...a challenge!

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:44:16

:: nods, offering her own forced smile :: XO: One you will no doubt rise to.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:44:24

:: more softly, to herself :: I can do this.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:44:40

:: looks a bit more confident at Acacia's words as she departs, rushing off to her next destination ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:45:05

:: gets to work picking names ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:45:25

:: smiles proudly to herself when she hears the soft, but more confident phrasing of Lexy's words ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:46:04

Self: It'll be fine. What could go wrong?

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:47:22

:: absolutely, positively, does not mention the real stakes of what happens if they fail to deal with Sarreon to Lexy ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:48:05

:: looks up at Kate :: Kate: What could go wrong?

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:48:17

:: trots into Security on Deck 7, locating Grey and approaching ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:48:46

:: pulls back from the hug and smiles :: Lexy: Well, our ship could be eaten by a space amoeba.

CTO Cpt Grey 20-Apr-2022 22:49:20

:: is standing over another marine, attention fixed on security camera footage, and glances over her shoulder to see Kuari approaching :: XO: Commander.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:49:24

:: frowns :: Kate: That's always a possibility. I'm talking specifics, here.

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:49:56

:: nods curtly to Grey, noting what she was doing :: CTO: Captain, a word?

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:50:06

:: has a workable list of names in short order. Rather than mass-notify, she decides to get up and tell everyone who's on shift directly ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:50:59

:: gets back under the water and starts washing her hair :: Lexy: I do not know, yet, but we must stop Sarreon. With everything that we are bringing to the table, I am sure that we can.

CTO Cpt Grey 20-Apr-2022 22:51:09

XO: Sure. :: steps away from the Marine manning the console and leads Kuari into her office, closing the door and turning to face the first officer. :: XO: What can I do for you, ma’am?

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:52:19

Straynj: Hey, Doctor Straynj! Guess what you're getting up to the next few days...

XO Cdr Kuari 20-Apr-2022 22:54:13

:: feels more at home in her old environment, speaking to a fellow marine :: CTO: I'm taking command of the USS Meridian temporarily, until we can find a replacement crew. Lieutenant Commander T'Lira will be my XO. Captain Harper wants you to accompany as Chief Tactical, with a small force befitting the size of ship.

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:55:25

:: has the sneaking suspicion that there's something Kate isn't telling her, and spends a few moments pondering the wisdom of prying before deciding against ::

CMO LCdr Acacia 20-Apr-2022 22:56:43

Straynj> :: takes the list of names :: CMO: Well, then I'll be the one to notify my crew, shall I? :: he smiles ::

:: grins :: Straynj: Perfect.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:57:18

Lexy: Whatever happens, and whatever goes wrong, we will handle. Together. :: finds her hands to squeeze them ::

CSO Cdr Wright 20-Apr-2022 22:58:02

:: it's something of a cold comfort, but squeezes back ::

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 22:59:30

:: smiles, hoping that she's smiling comfortingly, then starts rinsing out her hair ::

CEO LCdr Leirone 20-Apr-2022 23:00:38

:: nods :: Davis: Aright. That looks good. Byrne and you will do a fine job with Atlantis while I take Meridian.

ENG Ens Davis 20-Apr-2022 23:00:50

CEO: Thank you, sir. We'll do our best.

CO Cdor Harper 20-Apr-2022 23:00:54

PAUSE SIM